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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Bowen throws a head kick that misses #KD2#
and Davis counters with a left and a right that hurts Bowen! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Davis jumps into full mount!
Bowen looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Davis lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#ROC2#Bowen is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Makebono Bowen has been cut.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Davis! Bowen is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tabari Davis! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 19, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Spopovich gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Davis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Spopovich is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Davis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Spopovich drops down looking for an ankle pick but Davis pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Davis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Davis is trying to drag Spopovich to the mat but Spopovich just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tabari Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spopovich tries for a takedown. No joy.
Spopovich looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spopovich trying to stall but Davis improves his position.
Davis is pressed up against the cage. Spopovich has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Davis down to the mat. Davis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Davis manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Davis moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1#
Davis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Spopovich pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Spopovich wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Davis tries to score a body lock takedown but Spopovich shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Davis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Spopovich gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Davis is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Spopovich is defending well.
Davis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Spopovich is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Davis can't get the takedown.
Spopovich fails to pull guard.
Davis is working for takedown but Spopovich is calmly controlling the position for now.
Davis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Spopovich is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Davis is trying to drag Spopovich to the mat but Spopovich just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Spopovich has picked Davis up - he's going for a ride! Spopovich dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#T2#
Davis is trying to stand back up but Spopovich is controlling him
Spopovich stalling.
Spopovich is thwarting Davis's attempts to control the position.
Spopovich perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Davis is looking to escape.#T3#
Spopovich wants to pass the guard but Davis is defending well.
Spopovich prevents Davis from standing back up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tabari Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Davis gets tackled into the cage by Spopovich. Spopovich maintains the clinch.
Spopovich is stalling here.
Davis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Spopovich prevents it.
Davis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Spopovich wants a takedown but no success here.
Spopovich looking for a takedown. #T4##TD#
Davis has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Spopovich clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Davis lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Davis connects with a big shot to the side of Spopovich's head.
You can see the frustration on Spopovich's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Davis is punishing Spopovich with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davis tries to keep control of the position but Spopovich is staying busy.
Davis lands with a hammerfist to the side of Spopovich's head.
Davis softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Davis lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Spopovich.
Spopovich is trying to break free.
We've been informed that Spopovich has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Spopovich covers up after that shot from Davis.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tabari Davis dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Davis shoots in for a double leg but Spopovich sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Spopovich is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Spopovich tries to keep at a distance but Davis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Spopovich gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Davis.
Davis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Spopovich avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tabari Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Spopovich avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Spopovich jumps guard but Davis stands there with Spopovich around his waist. Spopovich gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Spopovich is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Spopovich after a bit of a struggle.
Spopovich misses with a punch to the body.
Spopovich has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Davis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Davis wants a takedown but no success here.
Spopovich prevents the takedown attempt.
Spopovich is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Spopovich goes for a takedown attempt but Davis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Spopovich gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Davis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Spopovich avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Davis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Davis wants a takedown but no success here.
Spopovich tries to break free but Davis pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Spopovich jumps guard but Davis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Davis prevents Spopovich from breaking the clinch.
Viktor Spopovich seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Davis goes for a takedown attempt but Spopovich pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Davis closes the distance and clinches.
Spopovich is trying to break free.
Spopovich tries to pull guard but Davis forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Spopovich wants a takedown.
Davis has Spopovich pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Spopovich manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Spopovich stops a takedown attempt from Davis.
Davis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Spopovich.
Davis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Spopovich pulls his leg out and moves away.
Spopovich throws a head kick but Davis moves out of range.
#T3#
Davis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Spopovich gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Davis has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Spopovich after a bit of a struggle.
Davis prevents the takedown attempt.
Davis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Spopovich avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Davis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Spopovich avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Spopovich tries to score a body lock takedown but Davis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Spopovich tries to break free but Davis pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Spopovich gets control of Davis's arms and successfully pulls guard. Spopovich will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Spopovich really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Davis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Davis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've been hearing that Davis has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Davis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Davis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Davis cracks Spopovich with a solid left hand.
Davis content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
Davis wants to control from the top but Spopovich keeps moving.
Spopovich throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Davis working some strikes from top position.
Davis connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Davis's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davis pushes down on Spopovich's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Spopovich on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ground and pound from Davis.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Davis connects with a nice short shot to Spopovich's temple.
Davis working over Spopovich with some ground and pound. Spopovich looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Spopovich tries to get to full guard but Davis has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tabari Davis dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL#
Davis has Spopovich up against the cage in a clinch.
Davis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spopovich can do to turn this around?
Davis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Davis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Spopovich pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Spopovich gets underhooks to prevent Davis's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tabari Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spopovich stops a takedown attempt from Davis.
Spopovich is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Davis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Spopovich jumps into guard, dragging Davis to the mat.
Spopovich wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Davis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Davis stands up over Spopovich, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Davis postures up and lands a big shot to Spopovich's brow.
Davis connects with a couple of short punches.
Davis won't allow Spopovich to sweep him here.
Davis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Davis lands a couple of elbows.
Davis passes into half guard. #SUB#
Davis seems to be working for a kimura but Spopovich defends the submission attempt.
Davis works his way into side control.
Spopovich is trying to buck Davis off.#T2#
Davis working the head and body with strikes.
Spopovich tries to buck Davis off but Davis is having none of it.
Davis is looking to take a break and control but Spopovich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Spopovich is working to avoid the ground and pound but Davis connects with a decent elbow.
Davis working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Spopovich on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Davis creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Davis has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Davis landing a few strikes.
Davis looks up at the clock and then as Spopovich takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Davis smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spopovich tries to buck Davis off but Davis is having none of it.#T3#
Davis connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Spopovich some visible discomfort.
You can see the frustration on Spopovich's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Spopovich takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Spopovich is trying to get back to half guard.
Davis is working Spopovich over with some ground and pound from side control.
Davis is putting a hurting on Spopovich here, landing some big shots from side control.
Davis scoring with punches from side control.
Davis works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Spopovich is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Davis landing a few strikes. #T4#
Davis is working Spopovich over with some ground and pound from side control.
Check out the look on Davis's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Spopovich on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Davis lands an elbow.
Davis looks up at the clock and then as Spopovich takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Davis smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Davis lands a few punches from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spopovich is looking for a sweep.
Spopovich takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Spopovich takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Davis landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Viktor Spopovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tabari Davis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tabari Davis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Spopovich is not content to let Davis control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tabari Davis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Davis, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tabari Davis! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Da Silva Barbosa. No joy for Davis on that attempt.
Da Silva Barbosa looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#CL#
Davis clinches up with Da Silva Barbosa and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Davis wants the takedown. Da Silva Barbosa is fighting it off but Davis persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Da Silva Barbosa's guard against the cage.
Davis postures up in Da Silva Barbosa's guard and throws a big left but Da Silva Barbosa blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davis stands up over Da Silva Barbosa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Davis postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Davis postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Davis scoring with some ground and pound.
Davis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Da Silva Barbosa's head.
Davis scoring with punches to the head and body.
Davis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Da Silva Barbosa's head.
Davis scoring with some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davis lands a couple of elbows.
Davis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Davis working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Davis lands a couple of digs.
Davis landing with the ground and pound.
Davis working some strikes from top position.
Davis looking to sit in guard and control but Da Silva Barbosa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Davis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Da Silva Barbosa defends well.
Da Silva Barbosa prevents Davis from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Da Silva Barbosa stopping the sweep attempt from Davis.
Da Silva Barbosa won't allow Davis to get back to his feet.
Da Silva Barbosa tries to stand but Davis is controlling from the bottom.
Davis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
Da Silva Barbosa wants to stand and escape but instead Davis has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Da Silva Barbosa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Da Silva Barbosa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Davis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Davis pushing down on Da Silva Barbosa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Davis trying to control from half guard but Da Silva Barbosa is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis passes to full mount!
Da Silva Barbosa taking shots to the head.
We've been informed that Da Silva Barbosa has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Davis trying to control but Da Silva Barbosa is having none of it. #T4#
Davis working Da Silva Barbosa over with strikes here.
Davis with good strikes from the mount here!
Davis lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Da Silva Barbosa hang on?
Davis in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Da Silva Barbosa is bucking up trying to escape but Davis cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Da Silva Barbosa is in a horrible position here. Davis smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Davis landing shots from mount. #ROC#Da Silva Barbosa is rocked!
Davis working the ground and pound effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tabari Davis dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Davis or perhaps it was just good defense by Da Silva Barbosa, which made it look bad.
Davis misses with the combination.
#CL#
Davis clinches up with Da Silva Barbosa and pushes him back against the cage.
Da Silva Barbosa tries to circle away but Davis has him pinned against the cage.
Davis goes for a takedown attempt but Da Silva Barbosa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Davis shoots in for a takedown but Da Silva Barbosa shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tabari Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Da Silva Barbosa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Davis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Davis has managed to clinch.
Da Silva Barbosa gets underhooks to prevent Davis's takedown attempt.
Davis is working for takedown but Da Silva Barbosa is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva Barbosa tries to circle away but Davis has him pinned against the cage.
Davis is looking to take this one to the mat.
Da Silva Barbosa prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Da Silva Barbosa is trying to break free.
Da Silva Barbosa is trying to break the clinch but Davis has him pressed against the cage. #T1#
Davis has Da Silva Barbosa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Da Silva Barbosa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Davis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Da Silva Barbosa throws a right and a left that Davis avoids nicely. #CL#
Da Silva Barbosa tries to keep at a distance but Davis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Da Silva Barbosa tries to circle away but Davis has him pinned against the cage.
Da Silva Barbosa is looking to break free of the clinch but Davis has double underhooks.
Da Silva Barbosa is trying to push Davis away but Davis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Da Silva Barbosa is trying to break the clinch but Davis has him pressed against the cage.
Da Silva Barbosa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Da Silva Barbosa is looking to break free of the clinch but Davis has double underhooks.
Davis has Da Silva Barbosa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Da Silva Barbosa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Davis is looking for a takedown.
Davis has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Da Silva Barbosa after a bit of a struggle.
Da Silva Barbosa is looking to break free of the clinch but Davis has double underhooks.
Davis is working for takedown but Da Silva Barbosa is calmly controlling the position for now.
Da Silva Barbosa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Davis.
#T2#
Da Silva Barbosa is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Davis tries for a takedown. No joy.
Davis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Da Silva Barbosa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Da Silva Barbosa tests Davis's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Davis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Da Silva Barbosa is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Davis is looking for a takedown.
Davis wants to take the fight to the mat but Da Silva Barbosa manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Da Silva Barbosa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Da Silva Barbosa is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Da Silva Barbosa wants to get back to striking at distance but Davis won't allow it.
Da Silva Barbosa is trying to break free.#T3#
Da Silva Barbosa is trying to force a seperation but Davis has the dominant position.
Da Silva Barbosa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Davis has him pressed against the cage.
Davis taking a breather.
Davis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Da Silva Barbosa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Davis keeps control of Da Silva Barbosa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Davis wants a takedown but no success here.
Davis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Da Silva Barbosa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Da Silva Barbosa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Davis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Da Silva Barbosa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Davis wants to take the fight to the mat but Da Silva Barbosa manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Davis is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Da Silva Barbosa is defending well.
Davis is looking for a takedown.
Da Silva Barbosa is trying to break free.
Davis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Da Silva Barbosa pulls his leg out and moves away.
Davis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Da Silva Barbosa swivels and escapes.
Davis darts in looking for a takedown but Da Silva Barbosa gets double underhooks and turns Davis into the cage. #T4#
Davis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Da Silva Barbosa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Davis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Da Silva Barbosa prevents it.
Da Silva Barbosa stops a takedown attempt from Davis.
Da Silva Barbosa is looking to break free of the clinch but Davis has double underhooks.
Davis just leaning against Da Silva Barbosa, taking a breather.
Davis has Da Silva Barbosa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Da Silva Barbosa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Da Silva Barbosa tries to circle away but Davis has him pinned against the cage.
Da Silva Barbosa is trying to break the clinch but Davis has him pressed against the cage.
Da Silva Barbosa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Da Silva Barbosa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Davis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Da Silva Barbosa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
No joy there for Da Silva Barbosa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Da Silva Barbosa swinging wildly here.
#CL#
Davis clinches up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos Andre Da Silva Barbosa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##CL#
Davis forces Da Silva Barbosa back against the cage and clinches.
Davis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Da Silva Barbosa pulls his leg out and moves away.
A combination from Da Silva Barbosa does no damage.
Davis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Da Silva Barbosa.
Davis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Da Silva Barbosa can do to turn this around?#CL#
Davis pushes Da Silva Barbosa up against the cage in a clinch.
Davis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Davis tries for a takedown but Da Silva Barbosa manages to get underhooks.
Davis wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tabari Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davis tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tabari Davis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Davis putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Da Silva Barbosa in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva Barbosa takes an elbow to the temple.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Davis taking a breather.
Davis has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Da Silva Barbosa after a bit of a struggle.
Davis is looking for a takedown.
Davis prevents Da Silva Barbosa from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Da Silva Barbosa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Davis.
Davis can't get the takedown.
Davis can't get the takedown.
Da Silva Barbosa wants to break free but Davis has control.
Da Silva Barbosa gets underhooks to prevent Davis's takedown attempt.
Davis has Da Silva Barbosa pressed against the cage, preventing Da Silva Barbosa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Da Silva Barbosa prevents a takedown attempt there.
Davis wants to take the fight to the mat but Da Silva Barbosa manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Da Silva Barbosa is pressed up against the cage. Davis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Da Silva Barbosa down to the mat. Da Silva Barbosa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Da Silva Barbosa throws a series of punches but Davis avoids them all with ease.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Davis is defended easily by Da Silva Barbosa.
Da Silva Barbosa misses with a few strikes there.
#CL#
Davis has Da Silva Barbosa up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2##TD#
Davis lands a takedown into guard.
Davis throws a big right hand that misses.
Davis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Da Silva Barbosa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Davis throws a big right hand that misses.
Davis working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Silva Barbosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Da Silva Barbosa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Davis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Da Silva Barbosa's head.
Davis is working Da Silva Barbosa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Davis won't allow Da Silva Barbosa to get back to his feet.
Da Silva Barbosa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Davis landing some decent shots from guard.
Davis postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Davis postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Da Silva Barbosa is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Davis, into his guard. #REVB##SU2#
Da Silva Barbosa gets to his feet - Davis follows without any prompting. #T4#
Davis looks for a takedown but Da Silva Barbosa sprawls well.
Da Silva Barbosa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tabari Davis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Da Silva Barbosa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL#
Davis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Da Silva Barbosa is trying to break the clinch but Davis is controlling him.
Da Silva Barbosa wants to break free but Davis has control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davis is looking to take this one to the mat.
Davis is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Da Silva Barbosa is defending well.
Da Silva Barbosa is trying to push Davis away but Davis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Da Silva Barbosa is trying to break the clinch but Davis has him pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marcos Andre Da Silva Barbosa.
I think Da Silva Barbosa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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